Sermons on Luke 15:4: showing 1-15 of 413

Hanging With The Wrong Crowd

Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Mar 10, 2002

This message challenges the people of God to be willing to endure the same criticism our Lord endured from those who are modern day Pharisees - "He eats with sinners". We are challenged to touch the live of those in the "wrong crowd" with the message of

(Elab = Elaborate point) (Trans = Transition) Luke 15:1-7 15:1 Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, "This Man receives sinners and eats with them." 3 So He spoke this parable to them, saying: 4 "What man of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Receiveth Sinners

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 26, 2002

We owe the promise of eternal life to the fact that Christ receiveth sinners.

CHRIST RECEIVETH SINNERS Luke 15:1-2 INTRO. (Describe the hypocrisy of the Pharisees.) They wished to monopolize religion for their own set group. They were the most religious people of their day, devoted keepers of the Mosaic Law and yet they were the worst of the enemies of Jesus. Instead ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The World Series

Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Oct 25, 2002

A challenge to love the world with the same passion as Jesus

Beyond Cheap Talk and Sentiment Cayley St Living in Glendalough Only owner occupiers in a rental area – parking car in neighbour’s carport to make it look like the house was occupied New neighbour – watched him walk to his bus stop and then watched him walk home again – always meant to say g’day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Heaven's Party Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 9 of 10 of the series, Supernatural Transformation. Three stories about something lost and something found reveal when Christ is the happiest. Jesus is happiest when the lost are found. How does this affect your life?

HEAVEN’S PARTY Luke 15:1-32 Read at beginning of service: Psalm 96:1-3 (NIV) 1 Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Sing to the LORD, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. 3 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, Psalm 96:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jurrasic Park 2

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 4, 2002

God Cares Most about finding the lost

Jurassic Park 2: The Lost World GOD CARES MOST ABOUT FINDING THE LOST Sermon - March 1, 1998 Steve Simala Grant Think of the one thing that is the absolute most precious thing to you. Decide what it is. Now hold that thought in your mind, or jot it down on the sermon notes page, and we’ll ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes Heaven Happy? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003

Luke 15 contains three parables about lost items. In each story, extreme measures are taken to seek the lost; when each is found, there is great rejoicing. These stories are pictures of how God seeks us and the joy heaven experiences when we are found.

What Makes Heaven Happy? Luke 15:1-10 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION What are the greatest chapters in the Bible? If I compiled a top five list, I think Psalm 23 would be near the top, along with Romans 8, and the third chapter of John. I would also add Luke 15 to the short list of the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Upside Down, Inside Out Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

Eighth in series. God seems to turn the world upside down. As Christians our priorities do the same.

"In Christ" "Upside Down, Inside Out" Luke 15:1-7 Introduction: Talk of the church about our identity Carrying us into the next century Must ascertain our identity, and propagate that identity 2 Groups 1) change-adapt 2) maintain integrity of the past Pharisees Wanted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

Mia (Missing In Action)

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 28, 2003

An all day sermon on members of the Body of Christ who are no longer in active duty, but are missing in action.

Missing In Action Luke 15:1-7 You will notice that today we have a POW - MIA flag hanging behind the pulpit. It is an unfortunate symbol that has come about because of the Pride of man. As I sat this past week and watched the news of our solders starting to return home and our POW’s returning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Shepherd And Overseer Of Our Souls Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 30, 2003

Jesus: Friend of Sinners, Part 5 of 7

THE SHEPHERD AND OVERSEER OF OUR SOULS (LK 15:1-7) An elderly farmer was brought into the hospital because he appeared confused and was thought to have had a stroke. Attempting to assess his mental state, the doctor asked, “If you have a hundred sheep in a pasture and seven escape, how many will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Light In The Land Of Darkness - Eulogy For The World Trade Center

Contributed by Benjamin Doolittle on Mar 29, 2002

First, there is disbelief. Driving to the hospital. Getting bits and pieces working in the Emergency Room. A snatch of words from a reporter on the radio. A quick blurb on CNN. The disbelief increases. What happened? The World Trade Center? Did

Light in the Land of Darkness - Eulogy for the World Trade Center I Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10 The Rev. Dr. Benjamin R. Doolittle East Pearl Street Methodist Church September 16th - 2001 - The Sunday after the Bombing of the World Trade Center Holy, Powerful God, Our nation is at war with an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Luke Chapter 15, Three Parables Are One

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 2, 2002

This is a paper on the relationships between the parable of the lost sheep, coin, and prodigal son. It looks at common theme and whether the parables should be taken as one extended parable.

Lost Sheep, Coin, and Son, Three Parables or One Parables of Jesus By: Bruce P. Landry I. What are the Three Parables? The parables in Luke Chapter 15 are really great parables to teach us the value of things that we are placed in stewardship over, and where we should place our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Losing, Searching, Finding Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 8, 2002

In Luke 15, Luke gives a series of three parables in response to the criticism of the scribes and Pharisees that Jesus received unbelieving sinners and even ate with them. Evidently, His love and vulnerability attracted lost people from all classes and li

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In Luke 15, Luke gives a series of three parables in response to the criticism of the scribes and Pharisees that Jesus received unbelieving sinners and even ate with them. Evidently, His love and vulnerability attracted lost people from all classes and lifestyles. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-8

This Man Receives Sinners

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Apr 28, 2002

The self-righteous religious rulers of Jesus’ day didn’t want much to do with sinners - but that was precisely the point of Jesus coming to earth! They wouldn’t receive sinners, but Jesus would ~ and He did! Will you?

The custom of the family visiting around the dinner table = Perhaps a lost art + Some = My family = Enjoyed visiting during meals = But also after, living room + And then we would play cards and that’s when the real visiting began + Some = My wife’s family = Loved to linger at the table after the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Come Home

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 6, 2003

God’s heart is for lost things to be found and ruptured relationships to be reconciled.

Dec. 30, 2001 Scripture Text: Luke 15:1-32 Speaker: Jeff Williams Good morning! My neighbors must have thought I was crazy. I was standing in the dumpster. I was not looking in the dumpster. I was standing knee deep in their trash. One of my boys had been playing with my keys and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Gotta Go Through Baghdad To Get Home

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Mar 21, 2003

The Lost Sheep-are Sinners The Lively Hope-is Jesus The Last Stop-is Heaven

You gotta go through Baghdad to get home! Luke 15:1-7 This week has been a week in which we have been thrust into a war with the likes of Saddam Hussein, his sons, and the nation of Iraq. Our commander in chief, President George W. Bush, has not thrown our military into action in a careless ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God